Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Christmas, Downtown in December, Family, Fun, Holidays, Iguana Mexican Grill, oklahoma city, Opening Night, Winter
If you are like me, you are always trying to think of new ways to entertain the family and explore all that our great city has to offer. Since I was young it has been a family tradition to attend Opening Night, an event put on by the Arts Council of Oklahoma City, to listen to live music and enjoy ringing in the new year to fireworks above the downtown skyline.
Over the past few years downtown Oklahoma City has become the host to numerous events and activities running the entire month of December all the way up to Opening Night. Enter Downtown in December
Make sure to check out the website for Downtown in December, some of the activities are FREE, thats right, FREE; including admission to the Oklahoma City Museum of Art and the Crystal Bridge just to name a few. Kids will love skimming the ice at the Devon Ice Rink, or barreling down the hill at the Chesapeake Snow Tubing Hill at the Bricktown Stadium.
While you are downtown check out anyone of the great local restaurants thriving in Midtown and Automobile Alley.
Here is a list of some of my own personal faves:
- Iguana Mexican Grill
- Irma’s Burgers
- Sara Sara Cupcakes
- McNellies Public House
As some of you may know, my wife, Rachel, had surgery a little over a week ago. In fact I am writing this post from the hotel room where we are staying in Rochester, MN at the Mayo Clinic. To all our friends, family and acquaintances I am thankful for all your prayers, calls and notes. You have been such an encouragement to me. Most likely we will be laying low for the next several weeks, which is why I wanted to put this information out there for you all to enjoy! Go experience the great things our wonderful city has to offer this Christmas Season and know that we will be out there with you next year.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Christmas, Fun, Holidays, Quail Creek HOA, Sleigh Rides, Winter
(taken from email sent to all Quail Creek HOA members)
The annual Quail Creek Christmas sleigh ride will be on Thursday, December 17th from 6 pm to 9 pm. The ride starts at the Quail Creek Golf and Country Club. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served by the Club to all riders.
To make a reservation for the sleigh ride, please call the homeowner’s office at 751-5661 and leave a message. Your message should include your name, phone number and the number of adults and children. The rides leave every half hour and if you specify your preferred time we will try to schedule you at that time.
The cost for members of the QC Homeowner’s Association is $7.50 for adults and $5.00 for children. Rides for non-members of the Association are $10.00 for adults and $7.50 for children. Payment for the rides is required in advance of the event.
Come join the fun.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Green Homes, Home Maintenance, Home Tips, Winter
Winter is coming! Is your home ready? The little guy above is enjoying the holiday season knowing that he already took care of his list to-do’s before the cold weather set it.
Here are few ideas to get your house ready for the colder months which might save you time and money by being proactive. This weekend in Oklahoma City calls for some great weather – getting outside now and being proactive will go a long way in helping you be ready for the winter months.
-Clean gutters of leaves & debris
-Change air filters, I like these 3M Filtrete Filters because they reduce the allergen particles circulating in your home
-Call on your heat and air professional to check out your system to ensure it is in tiptop shape for smooth operation
-Winterize water spickets and store hoses in garage, I have some styrofoam cups that screw on over the spicket to portect them from freezing, you can pick them up at any Home Depot or Lowes
- Add weather stripping around any doors that you notice any drafts
-Adjusting automated settings on spinkler systems or turning off completely.
-Pick up a bag of rock salt for drives, sidewalks and porches
- Buy 2 cans of windshield de-icer & 2 snow scrapers, keep one in the garage and one in the car, I have had my car iced over and couldn’t open the door to get the product out.
-Trim back excess branches on trees to lower the risk of damage from that dreaded ice we get every year
Just a little bit of prep work can save you so much stress and headache when it actually turns cold outside.
What else would you add to the list that you do every year to get your place ready for winter?
